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Hay War Memorial High School Pine Street (PO Box 266) HAY NSW 2711 T 02 69931408 F 02 69931223 E haywarmem-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

For so much what shall we repay?

Thank you to our 2018 School Captain Mikayla Macartney and Vice Captain Keiran Pingiaro for laying a wreath at the Remembrance Day service in Hay.

Year 12 2017 Congratulations to our Year 12 students who have received notification about their UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme application. Eight students at Hay War Memorial High School have received an offer (conditional or unconditional) of an early entry to Charles Sturt University. Five of these students have received more than one offer to a CSU course. Conditional = a minimum ATAR is required Unconditional = no ATAR required Our students need to follow the instructions that have been sent to them

about the offer. Our school continues to provide opportunities for our students. From the moment they start at the school in Year 7 our teachers focus on improving their literacy and numeracy skills, plus provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to achieve. Here are some examples of the courses that the students have been offered (conditional or unconditional): Bachelor of Veterinary Technology Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Paramedicine Bachelor of Business (Management) Bachelor of Animal Science Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

R e m e m b r a n c e D a y PBL winners for Week 5

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Term 3—Week 6 Principal: Mr Yvan Chambers BEd (UP/LS), GCertEd, PGCertEdLead, MEd (SpecEd) November 16, 2017

Year 12 2017 Reminder to the Year 12 students who have not yet returned their textbooks and any other equipment that they were issued. Students need to do this as the textbooks and equipment is needed for the new classes that began this week. Your assistance would be appreciated.

Lily Masters Sarah Towler

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We are a small rural public high school, with low voluntary school fees and a well rounded education. Well done to everyone.

Light Horse War Memorial It was an absolute honour to showcase the school to our ex-student Air Vice-Marshal Warren McDonald, AM, CSC last Saturday. After the formal Light Horse War Memorial ceremony, Warren visited the school with his air crew, family, Ms Longworth, Ms McNally and myself. He took the opportunity to visit the school museum, the old science lab. (which is now the Staff Common Room) and he shared stories about his fantastic time at the school. From leaving school at the of age 15 to undertake an apprenticeship, his career has taken him all over the world.

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Pictured above is Heidi Stephens (School captain 2017) speaking at the unveiling of the Light Horse Memorial on Remembrance Day last Saturday.

Pictured below is Tallara Cooper with Professor Jamie Vandenberg (The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute) with the Victor Chang Award she received at the ceremony.

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Working together It’s common for children to have problems at school. Most problems are minor, and you and your child can sort them out at home. But some issues need parent-teacher cooperation and problem-solving.

Good parent-teacher relationships A good relationship with your child’s teacher and school is a great starting point for handling any problems that come up at school.

You can lay the groundwork for a good parent-teacher relationship by introducing yourself and getting to know the teacher as early as possible.

Communicating and building relationships with your child’s teacher is better than having contact with the teacher only when there’s a problem.

Good parent-teacher relationships mean children: * do better academically, emotionally and socially * are happier at school * attend school more regularly * are better behaved.

P & C News Thank you for the positive response to our new timed meeting format. It is a busy time of year so unfortunately a number of apologies meant a quorum was not met. An email will now been sent out for our member’s consideration and comments, and motions will be moved at the December meeting. Principal, Mr Yvan Chambers, as always, kept us up to date with school information and introduced our new Deputy Principal, Mrs Janine Nelson, who brought some fresh new ideas to our discussion. We heard about the ‘Quality Teaching Framework’ from Mrs Cathy Millyard and Miss Tegan Hatfield explained how teachers are implementing the ALARM program to help improve students understanding and written responses. Thank you all for providing such interesting information, we appreciated your time. P & C Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 5.30pm in the staff common room. They are a great place to find out information about what is happening at our school, to have an input in decisions that affect your children, to put forward any suggestions or ideas you have and be a positive link with the school. Our meetings are not a place for personal grievances, but are a place to make our school be the best it can be for all the students. Everyone is welcome to be involved in P & C discussions; membership is only $1.00 to give you voting rights. You are not obligated to attend every single meeting, just come when you can. Next Meeting: Thursday December 7th, 5:30pm, Staff Common Room

Below is the link to register for Colour your world. https://www.stickytickets.com.au/61144

S a v e t h e d a t e The end of year is approaching. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our Award Day presentation.

Friday December 15, 2017 10am in the Spirit of Anzac Centre

All welcome to attend

Hay War Memorial High School

For so much what shall we repay?

Monday 27 Drumbeat for Year 6 students 11am -1pm

Yrs 7 to 9 Cricket gala day

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P & C do not hold cake stalls, we manage the canteen with all profits going back to the school. The canteen offers healthy, delicious, good quality food at a reasonable price. Rhonda creates a menu that appeals to the students and with notice, all dietary requirements can be catered for. Thank you for supporting our canteen so that students can benefit from the rewards.

Breakfast 8.30am-8.55am Toasted cheese sandwich $1.00

Next Week’s Menu

Monday Chicken burger $4.50

Tuesday Caesar salad $6.50

Wednesday Toasted wraps: H/C/T or chicken cheese & sweet chilli sauce

$4.50

Thursday Spaghetti bolognese $5.50

Friday Crackles $2.50

Roster

Monday 20 Maxine Moorhouse

Tuesday 21 Rene Gifford

Canteen News

Deputy Principal Mrs Janine Nelson

Head Teacher English Mr Darren Clarke

Head Teacher Maths Mrs Lil Aylett

Acting Head Teacher Science Mr James Caughey

Head Teacher HSIE Ms Tegan Hatfield

Relieving School Counsellor Michael Kruger-Davis

Learning and Support Mrs Cathy Millyard

School Administrative Manager Mrs Chris Huntly

Monday 20 Drumbeat for Year 6 students 11am -1pm

Tuesday 21 Girls cricket vs Corowa - Hay

New show at the Spot from 24th November with opening night from 6- 8pm. Former student Dan Gregory will have artwork on display.

‘Pulse Youth Group’ Bring a ‘Year 5 friend night’.

This Friday 17th November Commencing @ 7.00pm and concluding @ 9.30pm

@ Hay Baptist Church of Hope. Supper is provided free of charge and Bible Study and games are included.

For further Inquiries please call Ruth on: 0428 437 779. If transportation is required, please call Ruth prior to

the day to arrange.

Wes Carr Creative Writing Workshop

The Bishop’s Lodge, corner Sturt Highway and Roset Street. Saturday 18 or Sunday 19 November. 10am - 6pm. Registration open from 9am. Open to all high school students. Adults welcome. Cost: FREE Students are encouraged to bring their instrument of choice, plus a note pad and pen.

Light refreshments and lunch provided.